polyatomics Flashcards
1
Q
naming ionic compounds rules:
A
- metal (positive ion) first by element name
- put the charge of the positive ion in roman
numerals
a. unless it has 1 oxidation number - put the nonmetal (negative ion) after, change the
ending to -IDE - Swap and drop for formula
2
Q
naming covalent compounds rules:
A
- positive element first
- Use greek prefix on first and second
a. unless its 1 (mono) or polyatomic - negative element next, put greek prefix on it,
change ending to -IDE
3
Q
greek prefixes
A
mono- 1
di- 2
tri- 3
tetra- 4
penta- 5
hexa- 6
hepta- 7
octa- 8
nona- 9
deca- 10
4
Q
Hydroxide
A
OH ^-1
5
Q
Nitrate
A
NO3 ^-1
6
Q
Nitrite
A
NO2 ^-1
7
Q
Sulfate
A
SO4 ^-2
8
Q
Sulfite
A
SO3 ^-2
9
Q
Carbonate
A
CO3 ^-2
10
Q
Phosphate
A
PO4 ^-3
11
Q
Ammonium
A
NH4 ^+1
12
Q
Acetate
A
C2H3O2 ^-1
CH3COO ^-1
13
Q
Has one oxidation number:
A
collum 1/2, Ag, Zn, Al, B